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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in New York (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $35,463/year ($2,955/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 24th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 17,390 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $43,610 a year — though pay ranges from $34,680 for newcomers to $75,190 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,390 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in New York (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $43,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,463 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $43,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,053 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,336 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,758 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,463 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,955 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in New York?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in New York is $43,610 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,130 and $62,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in New York?
- On the median salary of $43,610, a single filer in New York takes home about $35,463 per year ($2,955 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 17,390 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.